News - Boston Main Streets

Age-Friendly Benches

November 26, 2019

Tags: Age-Friendly, Age-Strong

This program aims to improve public spaces and address the lack of benches in Boston.

Age-Friendly Businesses in Boston

November 26, 2019

Tags: Age-Friendly, Age-Strong

Learn about age-friendly and dementia-friendly businesses, and how to certify your company.

Projecting our Holiday Spirit in Jamaica Plain

September 16, 2019

Tags: Crowdfunding, Fundraising, Holidays, Jamaica Plain

Celebrate Jamaica Plain and support our community with holiday spirit, technology, and placemaking.

Fields Corner Main Street Seeks New Director

August 20, 2019

Tags: Director, Employment, Fields Corner Main Street, hiring, Jobs

Fields Corner Main Street is seeking a full time Director to lead the organization as we enter a phase of changes for the organization, neighborhood and city.

Mayor boosts Boston business districts

August 1, 2019

By: India Glenn

Tags: Business Support, Greater Grove Hall Main Streets

Local businesses recognized for contributions to neighborhoods

Clang, clang, clang goes the trolley

July 17, 2019

Tags: Business Support, four corners main street, Greater Ashmont Main Street, Greater Grove Hall Main Streets, Trolley Tour, Upham's Corner Main Street

3 days, 9 stops, 40 small businesses celebrated. Mayor Martin J. Walsh is returning for the “Mayor on Main” trolley tour, a three-day event that will highlight Boston’s Main Streets districts.

Crowdfunding for Placemaking: The Successes and Challenges

January 29, 2019

By: Main Street America

Tags: Greater Ashmont Main Street, Greater Grove Hall Main Streets

Local Main Street Directors Jenn Cartee and Ed Gaskin of Greate are presenting the "Crowdfunding for Placemaking: The Successes and Challenges" at this year's Main Street NOW Conference in Seatle.

Boston Main Streets districts help local businesses like these find their footing

September 19, 2018

By: Devra First

Tags: dorchester, food, four corners main street, vegan

Oasis Vegan Veggie Parlor is the coziest corner of Four Corners in Dorchester, an island of calm at the busy intersection where Washington meets three other streets.

Mayor Walsh to host ‘Mayor on Main’ trolley tour

June 21, 2018

Tags: Mayor, Trolley Tour

“I’m excited for another year of the ‘Main on Main’ trolley tour, which is an incredible opportunity to celebrate some of Boston’s most dynamic small businesses,” said Mayor Walsh.

Roxbury Memory Trail Mobile App: A Smart App to Make our Community’s History Come Alive

May 18, 2018

Tags: Greater Grove Hall Main Streets

We invite you to be part of Roxbury Memory Trail Mobile App. The most urgent need at this moment is raising the $5,000 in matching funds. You can help by spreading the word or donating today.

Crowdfunding Campaign to Build The Roxbury Memorial Walking Trail App

May 14, 2018

Tags: Greater Grove Hall Main Streets

Boston Main Street Foundation and Greater Grove Hall Main Streets are working to develop an app that highlights the over 100 historic points of interest. Learn more at: Patronicity.com/RoxburyTrail

Supporting small business: Boston entrepreneurs talk challenges and ideas at hearing

May 5, 2018

By: Karen Morales

Tags: Accelerate Boston program, Business Equity Initiative, Dudley Square Main Streets, Eastern Bank, Greater Grove Hall Main Streets

The Boston City Council Committee on Small Business and Consumer Affairs held a hearing last Tuesday at the Bruce C. Bolling Building on the opportunities and challenges facing small businesses.